Bucket List Worthy: 12 exciting things to do in Texas.
Texas is enormous—bigger than some countries. So large it takes all day and some to get from one end to the other. So vast that the adventures you have and the paths you explore are boundless. When you plan to visit, take in some of these 12 exciting things to do across Texas that are worth the adventure at least once! Twice or thrice if you love it!
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Exciting Things To Do Across Texas For Families
Texas has many unique and fun adventures to offer its visitors, so it’s no wonder the state is one of the most famous in the country for vacation. When you visit Texas, there are several things you should consider doing. I know a few Texans who have yet to do a few of these things. No matter what portion of Texas you visit, here are some fun things to do across the Lone Star State and check off your list.
1. Visit A Rodeo In Fort Worth
One of the most famous aspects of Texas is its rodeos. Like the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo, Rodeos cover vast events and are truly unique experiences. Contestants may compete in bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing.
Rodeos are extremely popular in Texas, and there’s no other event you can go to that can offer you such a wide variety of entertainment, not to mention the “real cowboys.” If you visit Fort Worth, Texas, you must see a rodeo. I recommend visiting the Stockyards anytime of year – there’s always some rodeo going on.
2. See A Cattle Drive In The Fort Worth Stockyards
Every day – twice a day (11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.), like clockwork, traffic stops on E. Exchange Avenue in the Stockyards, and the Fort Worth Cattle Drive struts the streets with real cowboys riding, showing off their beautiful souls. It’s something to see. Read more about the fun in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
3. Play Ball – Attend A Game In Arlington
If you’re here during professional baseball game season, attending a game is an experience like no other. The AT&T Stadium is a beautifully crafted architectural masterpiece in Arlington, TX, making it the perfect entertainment complex to watch the Dallas Cowboys. Or, if you’re a baseball fan, watching the Rangers play ball at Globe Life Field is spectacular. There are many professional games to watch in Texas, but none can offer the same entertainment experience as going to a Cowboys or Rangers game.
4. Raft The Rio Grande
One of Texas’s iconic geographical features is the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande is a massive river that flows through much of the Southwestern United States and into the Gulf of Mexico. The Rio Grande is large, but it is also powerful and swift. The water flows so rapidly that many experts say swimming in the river is hazardous. However, this makes the Rio Grande the perfect place for rafting. Every Texan should try this at least once, as it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Check out our South Texas road trip family vacation through the Hill Country, and you’ll see us floating on the Frio River.
5. Tube Down The Guadalupe River
Cold water – no problem, right? This boy wishes to innertube every time we visit. One day we will. We always go to New Braunfels for a specific reason and never have time to enjoy the water as much as we’d like. The Comal River is also a great spot for tubing.
6. Be A Texas Foodie
Texas local cuisine is something to indulge in, whether it’s southern fried or grilled to your liking. The Lone Star State is home to many high-quality restaurants and local recipes. And don’t underestimate the food trucks sitting on land. Those food trucks are some of the best food I’ve ever had!
Good ole Texas dishes usually involve fried, barbeque, and iced tea, perfect for family events. Although this food may not be the healthiest, it is certainly delicious. You must enjoy some Texas barbecue and something fried if you visit Texas …because we’ve got the best!
While you’re here, I suggest trying local cuisine. Whenever I travel, I support locals!!
7. Hike A Famous Trail
Most states have numerous famous hiking trails, but this is especially true in Texas, given the stateis immense size. The weather in Texas is generally warm, meaning you’ll have plenty of days with perfect hiking weather. Texas has several famous hiking areas, including Big Bend National Park, the picturesque McKittrick Canyon in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Enchanted Rock, Gorman Falls, etc. If you’re new to visiting Texas, you must experience one of these great hikes.
8. Take A Cross-State Road Trip
Texas is a vast state where you can plan an entire road trip on your own. There’s also a wide range of diverse cities to visit in Texas. Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio are spread across Texas, offering something for everyone. Texas is vast and diverse, and a cross-state road trip is a perfect way to explore Lone Star State. If you plan this adventure, be sure to check out the 12 Texas Travel Information Centers across the State.
9. Enjoy A Dude Ranch Experience
Have you ever thought about being a cowboy or cowgirl for the day? When I met my husband almost twenty years ago, he worked in sales for a dude ranch near Fort Worth. Oh, the fun things I got to do on that ranch!
Whether you take the family, girlfriends, or whoever, you’re in for a lifetime treat. Visiting a dude ranch in Texas is worth doing at least once in your life. I recommend a few in Bandera, as it’s a town in Texas with a special title to its name – Cowboy Capital of the World!
10. Go To An Amusement Park
Typically, when considering amusement parks, Texas isn’t the first state that comes to mind. Usually, the famous amusement parks in Orlando and Anaheim are the first ones. Despite this, there are plenty of amusement parks for Texans to enjoy. For instance, Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington is well-known, and Schlitterbahn Water Park in New Braunfels is a popular attraction. Also, San Antonio is home to a SeaWorld location. You don’t need to travel to a coastal city to visit a high-quality amusement park.
11. Zip The Palo Duro Canyon
My first-ever zipline experience was over the Canyon. I was forever hooked on this exciting activity of soaring through the air and have been zipping wherever I travel. Ziplining at Palo Duro Canyon was both a thrill and scary. Not sure if it was because it was my first time or that the canyon was humongous and deep–probably both. If you’re a zipline queen like me, you may want to Zip Your Way Through Texas!
12. Visit The Oldest Town In Texas
Did you know the oldest town in Texas is in East Texas? Yep, rightly so – Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas. And it’s like going to the backcountry for some relaxation. Power off and head to East Texas. Visit the visitor center for information about the town’s historical sites and receive a brief history lesson while you’re there.
Pick Sunflowers In Season
And one more to grow on – Find Sunflower Field in Texas To Visit for the Summer and Fall Seasons.
Consider these things to do across Texas for an adventure you’ll never forget!
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